US President Joe Biden congratulates Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election victory.
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US President Joe Biden reaffirmed Washington’s strong ties with Brazil in a call on Monday with leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was re-elected for an unprecedented third presidential term, the White House said. he said.
Biden and Lula “continue to work as partners to address common challenges, including combating climate change, protecting food security, promoting inclusion and democracy, and managing regional migration,” a statement said. Committed to.”
Lula defeated far-right Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday by the narrowest margin in Brazil’s modern history – 50.9 percent to 49.1 percent. Bolsonaro has not accepted defeat yet.
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